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Van Dijk slams Man Utd's caution after Liverpool draw
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk slammed Manchester United's defensive approach as he claimed there was "only one team trying to win" Sunday's 0-0 draw at Anfield.
Marseille continue fine form and compound Clermont's woes
Two goals in the first half from Amir Murillo and Amine Harit secured a 2-1 win for resurgent Marseille on Sunday, as the south coast side continue to climb the table.
Battling Man Utd hold Liverpool as Arsenal top Premier League
Manchester United ended Liverpool's perfect record at Anfield on Sunday, holding the Premier League title chasers to a 0-0 draw after wins for Arsenal and Aston Villa.
Arsenal take pole position but Arteta wants more clinical finishing
Arsenal seized pole position in the Premier League with a 2-0 win against Brighton on Sunday, but Mikel Arteta demanded more clinical finishing from his title chasers.
Liverpool frustrated as Man Utd show spirit in defiant draw
Liverpool missed a chance to return to the top of the Premier League as troubled Manchester United finally showed some fighting spirit in a gritty 0-0 draw on Sunday.
Brilliant Boniface helps Leverkusen slay Frankfurt to go seven clear
A goal and two assists from Nigeria striker Victor Boniface helped Bayer Leverkusen to a 3-0 home win over Eintracht Frankfurt, sending the league leaders seven points clear.
Emery vows to tackle indiscipline after Villa beat Brentford
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery pledged to tackle his players' behaviour after ugly scenes towards the end of their 2-1 win at Brentford on Sunday.
Hot chocolate for the holidays: 'Wonka' tops N.America box office
Warner Bros.' fantasy musical "Wonka," boosted by the star power of Timothee Chalamet, enjoyed a sweet opening in North American theaters this weekend after an equally strong debut overseas, industry watchers reported Sunday.
Toulouse crush Quins while Slade inspires Exeter against Munster
Five-time winners Toulouse put English side Harlequins to the sword on Sunday, running in seven tries in a 47-19 Champions Cup rout at the Stoop while Exeter came from behind to stun Munster 32-24.
Pope Francis deplores the death of two women in Gaza parish
Pope Francis on Sunday deplored the death of two women in a Catholic parish in Gaza, where he said "defenceless civilians" were targeted by shootings and bombings.
Israel army says biggest Hamas tunnel found
Israel's army said Sunday it had found a vast Hamas tunnel as it pressed its offensive in Gaza despite growing international calls for a ceasefire and pleas from relatives to bring home the remaining hostages.
Arsenal top Premier League as Liverpool face Man Utd
Arsenal beat Brighton 2-0 on Sunday to dislodge Liverpool from the top of the Premier League as Jurgen Klopp's men prepared for a blockbuster clash against struggling Manchester United.
South Korea military says North fires ballistic missile
North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile on Sunday, Seoul's military said, as the United States and South Korea warned any nuclear attack would lead to the end of Pyongyang's regime.
Arsenal top Premier League as Liverpool prepare to host Man Utd
Arsenal beat Brighton 2-0 on Sunday to dislodge Liverpool from the top of the Premier League as Jurgen Klopp's men prepared for a blockbuster clash against struggling Manchester United.
World Cup leader Odermatt dominates Alta Badia giant slalom
Marco Odermatt won the World Cup giant slalom in Alta Badia on Sunday, increasing his championship lead in the early stages of the alpine skiing season.
Israeli army says it uncovered biggest Hamas tunnel yet
The Israeli army said on Sunday it had uncovered the biggest Hamas tunnel in the Gaza Strip so far, just a few hundred metres from a key border crossing.
Putin vows to make Russia 'self-sufficent' in fifth Kremlin term
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday vowed to make Russia "sovereign and self-sufficient" in the face of the West, in his first campaign speech before a March vote to extend his long rule until at least 2030.
Axelsen, Tai triumph in badminton World Tour Finals
Olympic badminton champion Viktor Axelsen and former world number one Tai Tzu-ying of Taiwan triumphed on Sunday in their BWF World Tour Finals deciders in Hangzhou.
Reijnders delivers early Christmas present for impressive Milan
A brilliant early goal from Tijjani Reijnders inspired AC Milan to a comfortable 3-0 win over Monza on Sunday to consolidate their place in Serie A's Champions League positions.
World Cup leader Odermatt claims giant slalom honours in Alta Badia
Marco Odermatt won the World Cup giant slalom in Alta Badia on Sunday, increasing his championship lead in the early stages of the alpine skiing season.
Arshdeep, Avesh on fire as India crush Proteas in 1st ODI
Pace bowlers Arshdeep Singh and Avesh Khan set up a convincing eight-wicket win for India in the first one-day international against South Africa at the Wanderers Stadium on Sunday.
Shiffrin misses out as Brignone dominates super-G in Val d'Isere
Federica Brignone closed the gap on Mikaela Shiffrin at the top of the overall World Cup standings by winning a challenging Val d'Isere super-G on Sunday, the Italian's third victory of the season.
Serbian populist party looks to extend rule in double-header vote
Serbians headed to the polls Sunday in elections that will likely see President Aleksandar Vucic's populist party extend its rule, as the strongman leader promised stability and vowed to curb inflation after months of protests.
Christmas muted in 'grieving' Bethlehem
Outside Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity in the Palestinian West Bank, the throngs of tourists and pilgrims who normally rub shoulders with costumed Santas and marching bands are missing this year.
Israel strikes Gaza as pressure grows for ceasefire
Israel kept up deadly strikes on the besieged Gaza Strip on Sunday despite growing international calls for a ceasefire and pleas from desperate relatives to bring home the remaining hostages.
'Proud' Lyon joins elite club with 500th Test wicket
Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon claimed his 500th Test wicket on Sunday to join an exclusive club of just seven others to achieve the feat, with skipper Pat Cummins believing he has another 200 in him.
Depardieu family denounces 'conspiracy' against French film icon
The family of Gerard Depardieu on Sunday denounced an "unprecedented conspiracy" against the French film star, charged with rape and facing new scrutiny over sexist comments.
Odermatt fastest in Alta Badia giant slalom first run
Marco Odermatt was fastest in the opening run of Sunday's World Cup giant slalom in Alta Badia, giving himself a great chance of increasing his championship lead.
Native oysters return to Belfast after a century's absence
Long gone from Belfast's famed harbour where the Titanic was built, oysters are making a comeback thanks to a nursery installation project aimed at boosting marine life and water quality.
Chad votes on new constitution ahead of promised end of military rule
Polls opened in a Chadian referendum on a new constitution on Sunday, with the vote seen as a key step towards elections and the return of civilian rule promised, but postponed, by the ruling military junta.
Lyon reaches 500 as Australia crush Pakistan in 1st Test
Nathan Lyon took his 500th Test wicket Sunday as Australia dismissed a rattled Pakistan for just 89 to post a thumping 360-run win in the opening Test at Perth.
Young hits century as New Zealand see off Bangladesh in first ODI
Opener Will Young cracked a rapid century as New Zealand recovered from a dreadful start to beat Bangladesh by 44 runs on Sunday in the rain-affected first one-day international.